Rhetorical Appeals, Audience, Exigence & Logical Fallacies

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Exigence

The issue, problem, or situation that causes an author to write or speak.

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Audience

The people an author is trying to reach or persuade.

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Ethos

An appeal to credibility or trust; convincing the audience that the speaker is reliable.

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Logos

An appeal to logic and reason; using facts, statistics, and evidence.

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Pathos

An appeal to emotions; making the audience feel something to persuade them.

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Ad Hominem

A fallacy that attacks a person's character instead of addressing their argument.

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Slippery Slope

A fallacy that claims one action will lead to a series of extreme or negative consequences without enough evidence.

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False Dilemma

A fallacy that presents only two choices when more options actually exist.

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Bandwagon

A fallacy that argues something is right or true because many people believe or do it.

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Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something that the characters in a story do not know.

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Reverend Parris
Want to protect his reputation, authority, and position in Salem.
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The Putnams
Want to blame witchcraft for their troubles and gain power and influence in Salem.
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Abigail Williams
Wants to avoid punishment for her actions and be with John Proctor.
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John Proctor
Wants to expose the girls' lies, protect Elizabeth, and restore his good name.
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Reverend Hale
Wants to identify witchcraft and save Salem, but eventually realizes the trials are unjust.
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Tituba
Wants to survive the accusations and punishment, so she confesses and names others.
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Poppet-to-Arrest Chain
Mary Warren gives Elizabeth a poppet → Abigail stabs herself with a needle → Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft → Cheever finds a needle in the poppet → Elizabeth is arrested.
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Poppet
A small doll made by Mary Warren and given to Elizabeth Proctor, which becomes evidence against her.
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Why is Elizabeth Arrested?
Abigail claims Elizabeth's spirit stabbed her, and a needle is found inside the poppet in Elizabeth's home.
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Who Made the Poppet?
Mary Warren made the poppet while attending the court proceedings.
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Who Planted the Needle?
Abigail stabs herself with a needle to frame Elizabeth for witchcraft.
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Who Arrests Elizabeth?
Ezekiel Cheever arrests Elizabeth Proctor in Act II.